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Internet of Things – ICO’s six reasons why businesses should be thinking about data protection and the DCMS’s Secure by Design Report
In light of the booming market of the Internet of Things (“IoT”) and of the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”), the Information Commissioner’s …
Risk of a “Meltdown”? Recent authority guidance and practical tips to mitigate the risk of organisations falling victim to the latest cyber exploits
Significant vulnerabilities that could allow cyber attackers to compromise data have been found in common processors in almost all modern devices. What …
Outsourcing to the Cloud: EBA issues Final Report on Recommendations
On 20 December 2017 the European Banking Authority (“EBA”) published its Final Report: Recommendations on Outsourcing to Cloud Service Providers …
The GDPR: ICO issues draft guidance on data controller and processor liability
In the run up to the GDPR applying from next year, there has been a variety of practical guidance for compliance at the European level through the …
The GDPR: Practical European Guidance on personal data breach notification requirements
The GDPR introduces a new mandatory requirement for all controllers to notify the appropriate data protection authority of a “personal data breach” …
UK Government Position Paper on International Transfers of Data - Key Points
The post below was first published on our Employment blog Last week the UK Government released its negotiating position paper on international transfers …
Google DeepMind trial failed to comply with data protection law
On 3 July 2017 the Information Commissioner's Office ("ICO") determined that the Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust (the "Trust") had breached the Data …
Digital Economy Act 2017: The pick 'n' mix assortment of provisions receives Royal Assent
The Digital Economy Act (the "Act") finally received Royal Assent on 27 April 2017 and the final text has recently been published. First …
Full Steam Ahead: GDPR confirmed to apply in the UK despite Brexit
The UK Digital Minister Matt Hancock has confirmed in a written statement that the General Data Protection Regulation (the "GDPR") will come into force …
Big Data Regulation: Coming soon to a business like yours?
The Financial Times recently referred to Big Data as "a vague term for a massive phenomenon that has rapidly become an obsession with entrepreneurs, …
Nuisance directors? Digital Economy Bill to hold directors personally liable for "nuisance call" fines
On 23 October 2016, the Department for Culture Media and Sport ("DCMS") confirmed plans to introduce personal liability for directors in relation to …
All TalkTalk, no action? UK Information Commissioner issues record fine of £400,000 for TalkTalk's cyber security breach
The fine was the consequence of a cyber security breach in October 2015, which led to the theft of personal data of almost 157,000 customers, including …